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Could anyone name some publishing companies who...?
I am an aspiring novelist, of fiction, horror fiction primarily, and was wondering if anyone could provide me with at least the names of publishers who accept unsolicited manuscript submissions or proposals? The only one I know of is TOR, as I really haven't done a great deal of research on it yet. I don't want to pursue self-publishing or vanity press publishing, but rather a traditional publisher who will accept manuscripts or manuscript proposals without need for a literary agent or having to be invited. It would be a great help, so thank you in advance!
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@MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING: I'm not asking you to do a bunch of work, and please don't make assumptions like that about me. I HAVE done research, quite a lot actually, and probably not enough, but all I've been able to come across are vanity press publishers and a small amount of useful information. Some people have general knowledge of publishers and publishing companies and such, so that's why I'm asking, just in case there's anyone out there who can help. I DO know about agents, I know the processes, I was just wanting some help for those willing to give it, so thank you for the comment
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- JossLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
You haven;'t done a great deal of research - those are your own words.
If you're serious then get a subscription to writers market website or pick up the book. If you can get mom or dad to spring for a subscription then they have a special where you get a subscription to the website and a year's subscription to the writer's digest mag.
Yes, I do have a list of publishers, but I worked hard for my list and you'll have to do the same for yours. Follow up on every lead you come across and follow sites like publishers weekly and writers digest and every time you see a publisher mentioned, go to the website to see if they publish your kind of book. Whenever a publisher is mentioned, do that, even if you come across a publisher in a literary agent's bio (some used to work for publishers before becoming agents).
- 9 years ago
If I can do the research and find the information you want, so can you. If you aren't willing to work that hard to find a publisher for yourself, then your book doesn't mean a lot to you. It means even less to the strangers here, who you are asking for help. Tap those keys---the information is out there. I guarantee you there is not a single published author in America, Canada or the UK who got a lead on a publishing house by asking a question on YA.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Get a copy of "Writer's Market" at the library or bookstore or buy one online. It will tell you everything you need.
